SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships that invest in talent, leadership, and the future of healthcare

NAHSE scholarships help students and emerging professionals access opportunity, ease financial barriers, and move forward with the support, visibility, and encouragement needed to grow as future healthcare leaders.

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The NAHSE Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to support minority students pursuing careers in healthcare management and related fields. The program is designed to reduce barriers that too often stand between talented students and degree completion.

Through its scholarship offerings, NAHSE affirms its commitment to expanding access, strengthening leadership pipelines, and cultivating the next generation of healthcare executives, innovators, and change-makers.

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The scholarship program reflects NAHSE’s commitment to access, achievement, and long-term leadership development.

Focus

Scholarship support is designed to reduce barriers and help promising students continue their academic and leadership journey.

Recognition

Each award honors academic achievement, leadership potential, and a strong commitment to service in healthcare.

Impact

NAHSE scholarships strengthen a more equitable future in healthcare by investing in student leaders today.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

 

Haynes Rice

The Haynes Rice Award

Graduate $7,000

Bestowed by NAHSE to outstanding graduate students striving to become future leaders in Healthcare Management and NAHSE. Award funds help defer tuition costs for students attending accredited colleges or universities.

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Ellis Bonner

The Ellis Bonner Award

Graduate $7,000

A special category recognizing distinguished leadership and academic achievement among non-traditional graduate students pursuing Healthcare Management. Award funds help defer tuition costs at accredited institutions.

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Florence Gaynor

The Florence Gaynor Award

Female graduate $7,000

Established to recognize outstanding achievements among female graduate students who are striving to become future leaders in Healthcare Management and NAHSE. Award funds help defer tuition costs at accredited institutions.

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RECENT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

 

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Christelle Bonzil

Haynes Rice Scholarship Recipient
MHA Candidate
The Ohio State University

Christelle Bonzil
Haynes Rice 2026

Kadidiatou Diallo

Ellis Bonner Scholarship Recipient
MHA Candidate
Indiana University Indianapolis

Kadidiatou Diallo
Ellis Bonner 2026

Darnisha Augustin

Florence Gaynor Scholarship Recipient
MHA Candidate
Cornell University

Darnisha Augustin
Florence Gaynor 2026

Shiriah Acolatse

We Believe In You Scholarship Recipient
MHA Candidate
University of Illinois at Chicago

Shiriah Acolatse
We Believe In You 2026

Tiffany Mitchell

We Believe In You Scholarship Recipient
DHA Candidate
UT Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation

Tiffany Mitchell
We Believe In You 2026

Abel Yohannes

We Believe In You Scholarship Recipient
MHSA Candidate
University of Michigan

Abel Yohannes
We Believe In You 2026

 

ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATION

 

 

Eligibility requirements

Applicants must be African American graduate students enrolled in an accredited college or university program, pursuing a Master or Doctorate degree and majoring in healthcare administration or a related field.

  • Applicant must be matriculating during the 2024–2025 academic school year.
  • Applicant must be able to demonstrate financial need.
  • Applicant must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a scale of four (4.00).
  • Applicant must be a NAHSE member.
  • Applicants who are not already members must submit their NAHSE student membership application available at www.nahse.org and 2025 dues along with their scholarship application.
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